technical signs Flashcards
what is editing
manipulating or changing filmed scenes, done by the editor
what is order in editing
the shots/scenes relationship with chronology
what is pace in editing
how frequently there is a cut from one shot to the next
what are transitions in editing
the choices made when cutting from one shot to the next
what are graphics in editing
texts/charts/graphs added in post-production
what are effects in editing
the way shots are manipulated in post-production
what does editing do to communicate meaning
help the audience to understand where they are in the narrative, both in time and setting. creates mood.
connotations of a fast paced edit
tense, danger mimicing heartbeat
connotations of a slow paced edit
romance, relaxation or slyness
what is cut to the beat edit
shots in time with the beat, immerses the audience
what is an extended take
an extremely long shot. used for eureka moments or to emphasise the passing of time.
what is continuity in editing
in the chronology of the story, ‘invisible’ techniques to not emphasis changing shots, smooth, consistent and coherent
what is shot reverse shot and what type of editing is it
flipping perspectives between shots, made to look like continuous. typically a character looking at something and then showing what they are looking at. continuity technique
what is eyeline match and what type of editing
sending the audiences eyes somewhere then showing them. continuity technique.
what is action match and what type of editing is it.
when one shot is edited to another during some action. adds pace and energy without rushing the scene. makes edit smooth, so a continuity editing technique.
what is fragmented editing
editing which draws attention to itself, meaning it is not smooth and continuous.
what is montage and what type of editing is it
lots of shots from different times or places edited together. fragmented editing technique.
what is an intellectual montage
editing in scenes from outside the storyline to create meaning
what is a modern montage
a shot which condenses time/information
what is a jumpcut and what type of editing. what does it do
one shot made shorter by removing frames. fragmented editing technique. literally maintains pace, symbolically shows a character is not thinking clearly/broken.
